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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

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In which year did the 86th Constitutional Amendment add the 11th Fundamental Duty in the Constitution?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2002.

  • The 11th Fundamental Duty requires parents to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
  • This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
  • It emphasizes that parents have a responsibility to ensure that children receive educational opportunities during this age group.
  • The 86th Amendment also made the Right to Education a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution.